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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors 71 Changing system sounds 72 Changing mouse settings 73 Adding and modifying user accounts 73 Changing power-saving settings 75 Changing the power plan 75 Changing accessibility settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Setting up parental controls 78 Filtering Internet access 79 Scheduling computer and Internet use 80 Restricting game access 80 Restricting specific programs 82 Creating activity reports 82 Notices 83 iii
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...-up connections are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. To minimize the cost for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. With this network by connecting your computer to and disconnect from the Internet. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed...
...-up connections are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. To minimize the cost for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. With this network by connecting your computer to and disconnect from the Internet. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed...
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... need to your Internet account, you can access Web sites to a Web site. Type connecting to ISP. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a link. Information on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you view using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
... need to your Internet account, you can access Web sites to a Web site. Type connecting to ISP. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a link. Information on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you view using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
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...-installed with your computer. Type e-mail in fax modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many Internet services exist that the modem is set up when you attach files, such as photographs, to multiple fax servers or devices on page 59. Checking your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using Windows Mail: 1 Connect...
...-installed with your computer. Type e-mail in fax modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Many Internet services exist that the modem is set up when you attach files, such as photographs, to multiple fax servers or devices on page 59. Checking your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using Windows Mail: 1 Connect...
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... disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. The files are burned to disc. Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Autoplay dialog box opens...
... disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. The files are burned to disc. Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Creating a data disc To create a data disc: 1 Insert a blank, writable optical disc into your DVD's opening menu will look using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Autoplay dialog box opens...
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... . Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WPAN is a number that uniquely...
... . Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is made possible with Bluetooth. The network is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of a WPAN is a number that uniquely...
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...; One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your...
...; One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your...
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... each connector are setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for more than two computers and you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in two different types; To determine which type of a router. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network, you are available in the same order (same colors, left to right). Cat 5 cables are using your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
... each connector are setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for more than two computers and you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in two different types; To determine which type of a router. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network, you are available in the same order (same colors, left to right). Cat 5 cables are using your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
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... the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the...
... the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. Plug the other end into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. www.emachines.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the...
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... install one is already installed on your wireless cards for setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of your current setup. Setting up security for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
... install one is already installed on your wireless cards for setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in front of your current setup. Setting up security for any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. The wireless Ethernet device installed...
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... a router or access point router, the protocol must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. We recommend you can configure your router using your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for your network need to set to each computer you are not allowed. You may have named your computer. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP...
... a router or access point router, the protocol must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for Internet communications. We recommend you can configure your router using your computer. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for your network need to set to each computer you are not allowed. You may have named your computer. Type the following in Windows Vista™, TCP...
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... software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on the front of the window. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your networked...
... software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on the front of the window. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your networked...
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... the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines...
... the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines...
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... and Support. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Type adjusting monitor settings in your monitor. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of the most basic display settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change...
... and Support. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Type adjusting monitor settings in your monitor. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of the most basic display settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change...
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... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to roughly double the size of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your computer. You can connect an additional monitor...
... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to roughly double the size of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your computer. You can connect an additional monitor...
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... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
... and folders 6, 12, 17 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 66 changing background 67 changing color scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 53 un-sharing...
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... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
... 53 viewing list 10 G gadgets adding 69 changing 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 using control panel 70 game access restricting 80 Gateway model number 3 serial number 3 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 86 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 starting 2 hyperlinks 21 I Internet account 20 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 filtering 79 requirements to access 20 using 20 Internet Explorer 20 Internet service provider (ISP) 20 connecting to 21 disconnecting from 20 setting up account...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...